By JARED BELL Illinois Matmen Sergio Lemley wanted the rematch. After the 113-pound freshman at Mt. Carmel lost to Marmion’s Diego Sotelo in the CCL Tournament final,
By JARED BELL Illinois Matmen Brian Smith had no idea. When Smith pinned Providence’s Ryan Boersma to win the Class 3A Lockport Regional title on Saturday, the
Photos by Becky LaMont of Illinois Matmen By JARED BELL Illinois Matmen Tristan Daugherty was in for a battle. As one of three finalists for this week’s
By JARED BELL Illinois Matmen Dylan Connell heard the chatter and the talk of a dream match. After the 170-pound junior at Marian Central Catholic won his
By JARED BELL Illinois Matmen Danny Pucino spread the word. Leading into Jan. 8’s dual, the 138-pound senior at Libertyville encouraged his fellow classmates to attend the
By JARED BELL Illinois Matmen Joel Vandervere chuckled at the coincidence. After a standout tournament at the Cheesehead Invitational in Wisconsin, the 138-pound Warren junior was selected
By JARED BELL Illinois Matmen On New Year’s Eve, millions of Americans eagerly counted down to the start of a new year. Providence’s Ryan Boersma, however, had
By JARED BELL Illinois Matmen Nicholas Renteria expected to win. Competing in Saturday’s Plano Invitational, the 120-pound sophomore at IC Catholic wrestled up at 126 pounds and
By JARED BELL Illinois Matmen Ethen Doty doesn’t usually have a lot to say. A 126-pound sophomore on the West Carroll wrestling team, Doty isn’t
By JARED BELL Illinois Matmen Bryce Shelton is busy. A four-sport athlete last year and a three-sport athlete this year, the Woodstock Marian sophomore is always doing